Many children struggle with b d p q confusion.
In English, “q” is (almost) always followed by “u”. The memory aid(s) and rhyme can help – “/q/ is quite quiet, its friend is /u/. But they’re not quiet at all when they quack like a duck.”
Talk about new words and concepts whenever they come up, e.g. quill and quench.
Always be ready to adapt ideas. Making a bingo game with “p” and “q” can help. Start with a 4×4 grid, then a 5×5 grid …
Learn capital letters as needed. Make a card with each new lowercase and capital letter on it. Stick this up where your child will see it often. Now is a good time to point out that we always start a person’s name with a capital letter.
Make a set of cards with all of the capital letters that your child has learned so far, and another with the corresponding lowercase letters. Remember to underline the letters to avoid confusion. Play Snap or other matching games with them.
If your child has difficulty hearing both of the sounds in either of the initial consonant blends “fr” and “fl”, say the sounds as drawn out and as close together as necessary.
Click on the bottom right hand corner of each video to see it full screen. If you have trouble seeing the videos try q, qu, Phonic Comic 1/32, p/q game, Ff and Phonic Comic 1/33
All illustrations for Phonic Comic books © A. H. M. Wherrett, 2004.
To see the other videos go to Videos for Children
Print the books easy 1-32 and easy 1-33 back-to-back on A4 paper, cut across the centre on the line, assemble, fold and staple.
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